The University of Nebraska State Museum’s October Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will explore the unique animal inhabitants of Nebraska  from flying squirrels to burrowing owls Sunday, October 8 from 1:30-4:30pm at Morrill Hall.

University of Nebraska biological sciences graduate student Benjamin Reed with fellow graduate and undergraduate students will help visitors discover the unique animal inhabitants of Nebraska from big to small and learn more about the fascinating animals that inhabit the State.

“I am really excited to be organizing this event that will highlight some of Nebraska’s less iconic species that have amazing adaptations and behaviors that we’d see if we only took a moment to look”, said Ben Reed. “This Sunday with a Scientist event allows me and other University of Nebraska student colleagues the opportunity to share our research in a fun informal way to the community”.

Visitors can view displays and participate in hands on activities to study animals up close and find out what makes each so unique. Children can learn more about flying squirrels and the physics of flight, use microscopes to study a species of fruit fly native to Nebraska, plus activities focused on armadillos, quail, porcupine, beaver, and more.